Kitchen Manager

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team! 

The Appalachian Mountain Club seeks an enthusiastic professional for the position of Kitchen Manager. Based out of the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest, this position is responsible for all Food and Beverage and all the employees who work within the department, including preparation and delivery of all meals for the public, overnight lodge guests, program participants, and live-on staff at this location. In addition, this full-time position maintains all aspects of sanitation and cleanliness pertaining to food service, as well as instruction and supervision of full time and seasonal crew.

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Cooking!  Implementing our seasonal rotating menus for lodge guests and visitors with particular attention paid to homemade, scratch recipes.
• Creating joyous memories for our guests through exceptional customer service in our open kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare all meals and catering as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus, event orders, and established mealtimes.  
• Oversee scheduling and the performance of all cooks and crew. Uphold and inspire AMC’s standards regarding meal quality, cleanliness and delivery of expectations.
• Represent Pinkham on the organization-wide Food & Beverage Working Group to create seasonal menu rotations and create special event menus. 
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the kitchen staff daily and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Maintain all Inventories.  Order food and supplies on a weekly basis, manage vendor relationships and deliveries.
• Interview and hire full-time, year-round and seasonal staff as needed, with a focus on building an engaged and effective employee community.
• Manage kitchen and dining staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set-ups and breakdowns.  Maintain on-site training guidelines and resources.
• Manage the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions/events.
• Actively participate in recycling programs, composting, use of green materials and local food programs. Identify new areas to promote sustainability in our Food and Beverage.
• Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the Club’s public service efforts.
• Schedule, plan and attend training and supervisory meetings as required.

Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

What AMC is looking for:

• Demonstrated culinary experience in a commercial food service operation, 3+ years preferred; Supervisory experience, in a culinary field or other, preferred.
• Availability to work weekends, nights and holidays as assigned.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to collaborate with and motivate the employees around you
• Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for AMC’s mission and our guests.
• Strong computer literacy, with emphasis on Microsoft 365
• ServSafe Manager level certification, or the ability to obtain
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis.

• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head high, or from floor to waist high is required.  Job is performed in a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range: $43,176 – $58,292

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Plan:  Generous employer contributions through Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts with optional vision and dental. 

• Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.

• Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort. 

• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule.

• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays.

• Other Team Member Perks: 
  • 30% discount on AMC Merchandise 
  • Free Annual AMC Membership
  • 10 Free nights at AMC locations
  • Educational Assistance
  • Pro-deals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.

AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.  

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.